Ian Wilson

has been studying martial arts for over 25 years. In 1985, after an early interest in Shotokan Karate, he stumbled across the little known art of Bujinkan Ninjutsu and, under the instruction of 15th Dan Shihan Brin Morgan, received his Shodan in 1989.  Ian has travelled to Japan on a number of occasions to study directly under Bujinkan Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi.  He was awarded the rank of 12th Dan in April 2008 by Soke Hatsumi and opened the Fighting Fit Martial Arts Centre in July 2008.

Ian has also been studying Brazilian Jiujitsu for just over 2 years and holds the rank of blue belt under Karl Tanswell of SBG Manchester.


Jay Cahill

is a founding member of the Shadow Warrior Bujinkan Dojo Manchester and has been studying Bujinkan Ninjutsu for 7 years. She was awarded her 2nd Dan in April 2009 and established the Fighting Fit Martial Arts Centre with Ian in June 2008.

Along with Ian, Jay has travelled to Japan on several occasions during her martial arts career to train under Soke Hatsumi and a variety of senior Japanese instructors.

Jay also trains at SBG Manchester, is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu, and was the 2008 U.M.A., under 60kg, British Open National No Gi Grappling Champion.


Simon Jones

is the founder of CrossFit Central Manchester and a HFPA Certified Personal Trainer, Kettlebell and Powerplate Trainer, Body Pump, RPM Instructor and a Salsa Instructor.

The method with which he trains his clients is through a program of strengthening and conditioning, which is structured on constantly varied functional movements that are executed at a high intensity. The program is the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of experience or ability and can be tailored to meet your individual goals.


Dominic Kinsey

is a graduate in Applied Sports Science from Salford University and a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Dom is one of Manchester’s best qualified personal trainers.  He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the fitness classes held here at the Fighting Fit Martial Arts Centre and also provides one-on-one personal training sessions on request. He will provide challenging, adrenalin-fuelled workouts that will leave you wanting more!

Dominic holds the rank of 8th Kyu in the Bujinkan and 2nd Dan in Wado Ryu Karate.


Keith Stickland

started his martial arts training over 20 years ago in shotokan karate. In 2005 Keith joined Shadow Warrior Bujinkan Manchester and has since attended numerous seminars with Shadow Warrior founders Brin and Natascha Morgan. Keith has also trained directly under Soke Hatsumi Masaaki and Shihan Toshiro Nagato in Japan and Keith currently hold the grade of 5th kyu. Keith is now a junior instructor and teaches the Monday evening Beginner's class and co-teaches the Ninja Kids classes with Jay Cahill.